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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1944
Page
4
The piece describes a harsh mobilization on the German home front under Himmler with tighter regimentation and forced labor for women, as Germany braces for a possible Red Army advance. It argues this regime signals desperation, foreshadowing dire consequences for civilians and rulers alike.
Washington dispatch notes that Willkie has not decided his stance and may oppose or stay neutral in supporting Dewey. The piece compares party dynamics, isolationist strains, and past Harding League debates to gauge potential impact on independent voters and the 1940 race.
A Syracuse reader and others defend Air Base aircraft amid complaints. A mother with sons in the U S Navy and a brother serving at airfields argues planes aid training and defense. They emphasize courage of crews and risks of bombing missions over Europe.
A letter from Syracuse criticizes New Deal policies and Dewey’s stance, claiming Uncle Sam’s funds are depleted and national debt per person exceeds $2000. The writer accuses the administration of waste and predicts political consequences for workers and veterans.
The analysis warns that Bulgaria's withdrawal and Turkey's break with the Axis could trigger a domino effect among Romania Finland Hungary and even Germany. A Balkan collapse could spur Allied advances through Yugoslavia and Tito and open the Dardanelles to Allied ships, pressuring Romania.
The piece debunks claims that Hitler would pull German divisions from France to blunt the Red Army and let Allied forces occupy Germany. It notes Red Army advances, German resistance in the West, and expresses skepticism about schemes to frighten or deceive the Allies.
The nation faces a wave of strikes as 14 000 workers idle and key plants halt output. In Detroit 1 800 suspended workers join a 1 800 strike crippling warplane engine parts. Granite City 4 300 leave after 300 chipper quits amid foreman abuse. Trenton 3 000 workers in minor disputes.
Economists forecast postwar railroad demand while noting past patterns. Brig. Gen Leonard P. Apres cites 1919 to 1923 as a guide, showing wartime gains followed by delayed peacetime records, suggesting railroads may endure or even prosper after hostilities end.
New York report on a Dewey campaign expansion with Governor allies gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. Brownell directs a modern top staff while Marian Martin leads the women’s division as the 26 governors plan an all out drive in St. Louis.
Sunday afternoon after leaving Lake Junaluska I visited Moore General Hospital a military hospital with nearly a thousand patients. In the Red Cross hall I chatted with wounded men and four German prisoners noting Geneva Convention care. I traveled with Dr. Guy Snavely and found my grandson in Greensboro before returning home.
Washington analyst outlines Bretton Woods aims as a step in US policy to supply world demand on easy credits. He notes risks of nonrepayment, calls foreign trade promotion one way, and promises a deeper analysis to follow.
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